tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post4288404592974826475..comments2024-02-26T00:16:00.996+00:00Comments on Ramblings from an English Garden: A Day on the RiverBarbarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05799594980600477320noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-83781435874703129202011-05-28T13:51:43.983+01:002011-05-28T13:51:43.983+01:00I loved the picturesque boat ride with you. Its re...I loved the picturesque boat ride with you. Its relaxed enjoyment, full of simple pleasures of the wayside village and the meanderig river. Thank you.AM Zafaranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15011799280200118700noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-69269221887359694522011-05-16T00:59:02.263+01:002011-05-16T00:59:02.263+01:00I love the photos of the barge trip. I think it wo...I love the photos of the barge trip. I think it would be such a lovely way to travel, and I like the idea of lookin into the back gardens of all those houses. I have walked along some of those canals while visiting the UK and had a great time wandering about. I also loved Gryph Rhys jones show on the Uk rivers. Have you seen it?Bishop Stonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07124543757872721665noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-84145585773382975172011-05-11T18:46:37.801+01:002011-05-11T18:46:37.801+01:00I loved this post, Barbara! What a wonderful way ...I loved this post, Barbara! What a wonderful way to relax for one day or spend your retirement years.Willowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02912030095491960175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-50194698306164367012011-05-11T02:46:41.946+01:002011-05-11T02:46:41.946+01:00These pictures are so beautiful, Barbara! Glad you...These pictures are so beautiful, Barbara! Glad you have had a wonderful trip. Thanks for sharing with us and bringing us along :) I like the swan picture. So sweet. <br /><br />Thanks for stopping by my blog and your encouragement. It is so good to hear from you again. Hope you have a very blessed week. Take care and God bless!<br /><br />Warm regards,<br />NancieNanciehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08098102116087099990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-15072668135044022062011-05-10T14:34:54.138+01:002011-05-10T14:34:54.138+01:00What an interesting life your friends are living! ...What an interesting life your friends are living! I think it would be fun for a time, although I don't think I could live in those cramped quarters for years on end. I never knew people are living on barges. I learn so many things from your blog!bristowmomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11810123001098866399noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-20975193380596106162011-05-10T01:47:57.067+01:002011-05-10T01:47:57.067+01:00loved the pictures and felt like I was along for t...loved the pictures and felt like I was along for the ride!Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03039140900751789965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-70938808848283099162011-05-10T01:47:25.069+01:002011-05-10T01:47:25.069+01:00Hi.. I loved the pictures and felt I was along for...Hi.. I loved the pictures and felt I was along for the ride! It looks like fun!Theresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03039140900751789965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-84591563638108598302011-05-09T20:17:47.232+01:002011-05-09T20:17:47.232+01:00Absolutely thoroughly enjoyed, Barbara! Thank you...Absolutely thoroughly enjoyed, Barbara! Thank you for this lovely and descriptive visit. Not having traveled on a river or canal or through a lock, I appreciated your commentary and accompanying photos.nikkipolanihttp://nikkipolani.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-39247448460381251672011-05-08T02:47:47.555+01:002011-05-08T02:47:47.555+01:00This post was very interesting and evoked many ple...This post was very interesting and evoked many pleasant memories for me. When I was in your country a few years ago (in May!) we went to a lock and watched the barges. Also visited a traditional pub and enjoyed a fine meal! As I read this, I felt like I had been to the places you were describing, though it was a different area. I love cow parsley as well--I think it's so delicate and should be appreciated more!Lori Zehrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14487050268259026104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-67273522069962750162011-05-07T16:36:36.907+01:002011-05-07T16:36:36.907+01:00What an amazing lifestyle! I'd love to spend a...What an amazing lifestyle! I'd love to spend a day on the water in a houseboat/barge. I did get a chuckle out of your walking and being out in the rain until the men caught up with you. (Those plastic bags are such a nuisance when left to blow about.)Veehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00618654361869856894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-85546216257486644412011-05-07T15:33:34.848+01:002011-05-07T15:33:34.848+01:00How beautiful your river ride was. It was interes...How beautiful your river ride was. It was interesting to see that they live in the barge. It's rather like my camper inside. Thank you for sharing the pictures, I always enjoy them.I'm mostly known as 'MA'https://www.blogger.com/profile/12107548726472541669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-10501393998125394722011-05-07T15:19:22.286+01:002011-05-07T15:19:22.286+01:00What a lovely trip - very evocative photos!
Pomon...What a lovely trip - very evocative photos!<br /><br />Pomona xPomonahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18399181139470676975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-27144921620957418802011-05-07T15:17:06.718+01:002011-05-07T15:17:06.718+01:00Thanks for your wonderful post. I love all your p...Thanks for your wonderful post. I love all your photos, it's like our own personal tour! I too would love to rent out one of those lockkeepers cottages and converse with the barge people going by!Jan at Love Ithttp://loveithandmade.com/wpnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-15218853695669993222011-05-07T13:05:16.212+01:002011-05-07T13:05:16.212+01:00Just recently saw a TV show that featured barge li...Just recently saw a TV show that featured barge living-a couple was trying to decide which 1 of 3 barges they should purchase. Now to see your post just ties it all together for me. It looks so peaceful. Thank you for sharing this unique way of enjoying the water.<br />BTW, my Aunt - Trissa gave me a link earlier this week to your blog site. I just love it!Rhondahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09630775229310305938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-81779837335736057712011-05-07T11:58:46.416+01:002011-05-07T11:58:46.416+01:00Hi Barbara,I have always been fascinated by these ...Hi Barbara,I have always been fascinated by these barges,they look so great all decked out with flowers and I have always thought what a great way to live,so relaxing!I am glad to read the speed limit is 4 miles per hour!Everywhere looks so scenic and its the first time I have seen the interior of a barge,very plush,thank you!<br />Must be lovely during the warmer times of Summer to have a holiday like this.talesfromagardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02853695502377101314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-73639313245018578502011-05-07T11:38:28.625+01:002011-05-07T11:38:28.625+01:00What a delightful trip.What a delightful trip.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02114199768103222510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-44858788112422013242011-05-07T11:14:49.699+01:002011-05-07T11:14:49.699+01:00Hello Barbara
Yes-I did enjoy your trip on the wa...Hello Barbara<br /><br />Yes-I did enjoy your trip on the waterways! The pictures are lovely and thank you for sharing.<br /><br />Look forward to more adventures.<br /><br />Have a great week end!<br /><br />Best<br />Tracy :)Tracy Golightly-Garciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07409307445856582227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-51173906825331310732011-05-07T07:05:28.355+01:002011-05-07T07:05:28.355+01:00That looks like so much fun. I'd love to do it...That looks like so much fun. I'd love to do it for just one day. I think a week would be too much. They have canals in France too. Maybe one day...Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07041872314763651462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-91758594614462582852011-05-07T05:46:52.385+01:002011-05-07T05:46:52.385+01:00Good evening. What magic. Traveling on a barge i...Good evening. What magic. Traveling on a barge is on my Bucket List. I may never get back to Europe but I think maybe the Mississippi River my have barge travels. Somehow though, I would rather go back to England again.Annie Jeffrieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15415548089882625246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-3976277185432683502011-05-07T05:09:53.355+01:002011-05-07T05:09:53.355+01:00I love the idea of these boats. We see them oc...I love the idea of these boats. We see them occasionally and I find it hard to believe that people live on them -- of course, the Brits may find it hard to believe that people live in RV's!!!<br /><br />Looks like a fun day!Marthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18114417561785860122noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-38894311228190264442011-05-07T02:29:39.963+01:002011-05-07T02:29:39.963+01:00I am always learning new things thanks to kind peo...I am always learning new things thanks to kind people like yourself that share such interesting pieces of the life they live. Thanks so much! ♥♫Marilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13116154641827479893noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-20691948928308510862011-05-07T01:56:40.610+01:002011-05-07T01:56:40.610+01:00It's nice that you can get on and off whenever...It's nice that you can get on and off whenever you come across something interesting....barging on the canals seems very relaxing. That was a long, leisurely day for you.Sara at Come Away With Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07677354270954094291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-83041459643460815252011-05-07T01:52:58.105+01:002011-05-07T01:52:58.105+01:00Barb, I really enjoyed your post and pictures. I ...Barb, I really enjoyed your post and pictures. I have always thought that would be great to travel in one of those boats.<br />One question....when night comes do they just tie the boat to the bank and sleep?<br /><br />I always enjoy you posts. I live in Arkansas, USA, and you have probally seen on the news that our "Mighty Mississippi River" is flooding in several area, thankfully not in my area.<br /><br />Happy Mother's DayCharlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08811555718932937480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-47059540990207180362011-05-07T00:35:09.730+01:002011-05-07T00:35:09.730+01:00What wonderful fun!What wonderful fun!Michelle-ozark crafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02854922223445105068noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3606833213419475387.post-12191986497795369112011-05-06T23:03:15.181+01:002011-05-06T23:03:15.181+01:00Absolutely delightful! Do you friends write about...Absolutely delightful! Do you friends write about their life ont he barge? I think that would be so interesting to read.Schnitzel and the Trouthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04074542460030763545noreply@blogger.com